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A total of 12 gold awards showcasing spectacular performances of classical Chinese dance: NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition came to a close on Sept. 10 at the Performing Arts Center of Purchase College in New York. This year’s competition produced a total of 12 gold awards, and also showcased spectacular performances by gold […]

NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition took place at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, in New York from Sept. 7 to Sept. 10. Over 100 leading classical Chinese dancers from all around the world will compete in a showcase of their skills on the international stage. NTD and its sister media The Epoch […]

The restoration of traditional values through dance—it’s underway in Purchase, New York, this weekend. Friday saw the conclusion of the preliminary round of the 10th NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition. The event is at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Adult contestants from both the female and male divisions performed. Shangzhi Xu, from […]

For many classical Chinese dancers, the NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition is practically a rite of passage, a challenge almost everyone wants to face in order to face themselves. For some, it’s a personal Everest. Since its inception in 2007, the competition has come to set a new standard for the ancient art form, with […]

Classical Chinese dance can open a door to another world. Here are the highlights from day one of the 10th NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition, at the Purchase College Performing Arts Center in Purchase, New York. Patrick Feng is a contestant in the competition. His piece is inspired by a story from Chinese history. […]

Dancers for Shen Yun Performing Arts aspire to rejuvenate an ancient way of life. Principal dancer Jesse Browde believes a deep understanding of traditional Chinese culture is essential for successfully performing classical Chinese dance. He shares his story and what’s driving him to compete in NTD’s International Classical Chinese Dance Competition this year. “My parents kind […]

NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition is on the horizon. Zhang Minghui, an expert and examiner of classical Chinese dance, is one of the judges of this prestigious event. We hear what she is looking for from participants. “What is required of a dance performer is that your body can speak through your art […]

Two brothers discover traditional Chinese culture through dance. They grew up in the West but have a profound understanding of this ancient art form. They’re professional dancers participating in NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance competition this September. Lucas Browde earned the gold award at the NTD International Classical Chinese Dance competition two years ago. […]

Classical Chinese dance brings traditional Chinese culture to the world, according to William Li, a principal dancer for Shen Yun Performing Arts and a judge for the NTD Classical Chinese Dance competition this year. “The dancers will have a narrative piece and also a technical piece. So in the narrative piece, you will see them […]

The beauty pageant Miss Italy (Miss Italia) has stated that contestants must be “a woman from birth,” thereby banning biological males who identify as transgender from the competition. Patrizia Mirigliani, the official patron of the competition, told radio station Radio Cusano that the standard has not changed since the competition’s inception, reported Italian news outlet Il Primato Nazionale. […]

Food and shared mealtimes have the power to bring families and friends together. Social media platform “Gan Jing World” has launched a competition celebrating the power of food and fun called #MealtimeTogether. The competition started on July 10 and runs through Aug. 31. Participants are encouraged to share their own memories of good times and togetherness […]

President Joe Biden convenes a meeting of his competition council at 3:00 p.m. ET on July 19 to announce new actions to increase competition in the American economy to lower prices.

Fierce competition and scarce rewards and China’s youth are struggling to keep up. The trend has a new name: “involution.” Analysts say the phenomenon is becoming a systemic one trapping not only the average Joe, but also those higher up within the Communist Party system.  

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift seems close to hitting a world record. Her Eras Tour is nearing a whopping $1 billion in ticket sales. Meanwhile, many of Swift’s contemporaries aren’t even in the top ten. So why is Taylor Swift so much more successful than her competition?

A wake-up call for Western democracies. A new report warning countries including the U.S. that the West is losing the global technology competition to China. From defense to artificial intelligence, Beijing is allegedly leading in critical technologies that are key to winning the future. The report adds that if Western powers don’t catch up and […]

Ferry Farm in Michigan has been around for over a century. Scott Ferry and his wife are 4th generation of the Ferry family to own the farm. After the Covid-19 Pandemic, a noticeable pattern emerged wherein numerous stores experienced a shortage of meat on their shelves, prompting individuals to turn to local farms. It was […]

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on May 3 unveiled a new Democrat proposal aimed at staving off competition from China, boosting U.S. economic investment, and deterring Beijing from escalating conflict with Taiwan. A blueprint of the proposal dubbed the “China Competition Bill 2.0,” builds off legislation signed into law last summer authorizing more than $170 billion over five years […]